Degrees and Programs

Economics and business is based on a foundation of studies in mathematics, languages, social sciences, and humanities and is an excellent preparation for a wide range of business pursuits, military service, or graduate studies in economics, business, or law.

The major is designed to provide an understanding of the economic system and the function of business enterprise in the economy. It includes many courses common to other liberal arts curricula, with the aim of developing the cadet’s ability to think critically about society’s economic issues. In particular, the curriculum features an emphasis on developing analytical tools and methods of both public economic policy and business decision making.